Teresa plays an important role in Thomas’s development throughout the book. In what ways do Thomas’s feelings for Teresa change over time? In what ways do his feelings for her inform the decisions he makes?

Thomas feels loss throughout the book, but leaving Newt behind at the Crank Palace and then reading the letter Newt gave him when it is too late hurts him in a different way. Discuss.

The Rat Man can be viewed as both an antagonist and as a positive figure in Thomas’s life. Describe how the Rat Man influenced the present in the book and how it made Thomas a stronger individual.